The Five Biggest Surprises of 2007: #4 Nate Jones

by Peter Bean on Jan 18, 2008 2:54 PM CST in Texas Longhorns Football

This series got a little sidetracked with OMG Major hysteria, but we'll pick up where we left off with the five biggest surprises and disappointments of 2007.

Opposite Finley's relatively disappointing season was fifth-year senior Nate Jones' outstanding season. The often forgotten fifth receiver in 2006, Jones picked up some of the slack created by Sweed's injury with a 70-catch, 795 yard season, including 5 touchdowns.

Though his average yards per catch (11.4) wasn't anything special, he admirably combined with Quan Cosby to give Colt McCoy two very dependable, consistent possession receivers. To lead the team in receptions, yards, and touchdowns in 2007 exceeded even the most optimistic of projections.

2007's Five Biggest Surprises
5. Jared Norton

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Nate Jones and the G child

were in need of something elllssse.

I got nuthin.

by chief on Jan 18, 2008 4:50 PM CST reply actions

WHO?

Growing up, I only fed Jared Norton paper. That's why he eats plays.

by Horn Brain on Jan 18, 2008 6:18 PM CST reply actions

I love a great story

I love it when an old guy gets his day. Nothing better than this story and I can see Mack Brown smiling and huggin this boy every time he saved the day (or moment) with a clutch catch or sideline tip toe.

And bonus - he is from my hometown!

I would have gone with Applewhite myself...

by Girl Horn Since Earl on Jan 19, 2008 7:39 AM CST reply actions